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Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse

Mechanical engineers inspecting a lighthouse found a surprising message: a handwritten missive from workers of another age.

World - The New York Times - November 16

Uncovering the men who hid a note in a Scottish lighthouse 132 years ago

Experts poring over censuses and newspaper archives have built up a rich picture of their lives.

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

Hidden message in a bottle found in lighthouse wall after 132 years

Engineers were shocked to find the message deep inside the wall of a lighthouse in the south of Scotland.

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

Scottish Premiership: Besuijen seals Aberdeen’s return to the top

David Gray under pressure after Hibs’ 2-1 defeat to St Mirren Sam Dalby scores in Dundee United’s win over Ross County Second-half goals from Ante Palaversa, Topi Keskinen, Vincente Besuijen and ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Move by leader Anas Sarwar puts pressure on Keir Starmer to change policy for rest of UK

Business - Financial Times - November 19

All Scottish pensioners to get winter fuel payment

Scots missing out on the benefit this year will receive extra cash in winter 2025.

‘A shelter from the growling Atlantic’: our stay in lighthouse keeper’s cottage on Ireland’s west coast

County Clare’s dramatic shoreline is the backdrop to Loop Head Lighthouse and its two holiday cottages. Binoculars for sea viewing included – but not wifi. We cross a narrow strip of land under ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine

Chef Roberta Hall McCarron was nominated GQ's Best Chef of The Year in 2023 and has competed twice on the BBC's Great British Menu. McCarron specializes in Scottish cuisine, and our Dana Jacobson ...

From a Scottish island to New York's elite - who was Trump's mother?

Donald Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod grew up on the Hebridean island of Lewis.

Scottish smart meter customers face north-south energy divide

Technology differences mean meters in northern England and Scotland may not work properly, energy firm body admits.

Scottish rent controls spark tensions as developers demand ‘assurances’

Caps for increases would be tied to inflation under SNP’s new housing bill

World - Financial Times - November 21

$344 for a coffee? Scottish farm is selling UK's most expensive cup

A Scottish dairy is making the audacious bid to sell what it’s calling Britain's most expensive cup of coffee

World - ABC News - November 21

WATCH: This Scottish town's Christmas lights were designed by local students

The community gathered to countdown for the official lighting ceremony!

Letter from 1300 in support of Scottish hero William Wallace goes on display

Fragile, rarely seen artefact sent by the King of France was briefly available for public view on St Andrew's Day. An important letter in support of Scottish hero William Wallace has been put on ...

World - The Guardian - 2 hours ago

Janey Godley, Scottish Comic Who Brought Humor to Harrowing Topics, Dies at 63

A Scottish performer, she said she believed there were “funny sides” to terrible experiences, including some that she drew from her own times of loss and hardship.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Scottish government facing £170m court case over axed bottle recycling scheme

Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.

Slippery slope: Scottish soccer club calls for donations after points deduction for uneven field

A lowly Scottish soccer club which once had “James Bond” actor Sean Connery on its books has been given a six-point deduction for having a sloping field

Sports - ABC News - November 13

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